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August is Child Support Awareness Month! Hear from Governor Mike DeWine as he shares the importance of supporting Ohio’s children and families. bit.ly/3TzrEZb

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is reminding SNAP cardholders that high-risk transactions such as online and out-of-state purchases will automatically be blocked to help protect benefits from theft and fraud. If you plan to shop online or make purchases outside of Ohio, you will need to temporarily unlock your card before completing the transaction. bit.ly/3RC2mIM

The Ohio State Fair is officially underway! 🎡 Stop by our booth in the Bricker Building to learn about all our programs and services. The fair runs through August 9!

Ohio Employers: Make Lump Sum Reporting Fast and Easy! 🚀 Want an easier way to report lump sum payments? Use the OCSE Child Support Portal—it’s optional, fast and keeps you compliant. 💼⚡ • No Match? Release the payment right away. 👍 • Match found? The portal sends it to the county agency—no extra steps for you. 🔄 ⏱️📄Save time, reduce paperwork and be compliant. Use the portal now! bit.ly/3TarGq1

The Ohio State Fair is in full swing! Whether you’re team funnel cake or team turkey leg, don't forget to visit our booth inside the Bricker Building!

📢 Attention Employers: Need help with child support orders? Check out the Employer Resource Guide here: bit.ly/3ZVBRPY. This is a helpful tool designed to make managing child support responsibilities easier and more efficient. ✅ Learn more and handle child support orders with confidence.

World Cup season has us thinking about goals – and #OhioLMI has some impressive ones. Explore the high-growth, high-opportunity Top Jobs featured in our new “Occupational Goals” infographic. @OhioMeansJobs

🌟 Happy National Parents' Day 🌟 Today we honor parents across Ohio whose dedication, guidance, and everyday acts of love help children grow and communities thrive. Thank you for the strength, care, and encouragement you provide—your impact shapes brighter futures. 💙

ICYMI: ODJFS is now overseeing Ohio's energy assistance, weatherization, and Community Services Block Grant programs. Ohioans receiving services through these programs will continue to have uninterrupted access to support and benefits.

Get excited— one week until the Ohio State Fair! Stop by the @OhioJFS booth in the Bricker Building, say hello, and learn about all the great services we have to offer!

Identity theft is a widespread issue. Pay close attention to misspellings and unusual emails trying to lure you to deceptive websites. #ScamAlert #PublicAssistanceFraudAwarenessMonth

💡 Did you know? Employers must report any new or re-hired employees and independent contractors who live or work in Ohio within 20 days of their start date. For more information, visit: bit.ly/3GlEmEG

Looking for a colorful summer snack or a lighter dessert? Try this delicious fruit pizza with a soft oatmeal crust! It’s simple to make, full of fresh flavors, and totally customizable.

We want everyone to feel welcome at the Ohio State Fair. The new accessibility features at this year’s Fair reflect our commitment to ensuring every fairgoer can fully experience all the Fair has to offer. ➡️bit.ly/3TMdQuh

🚨Action Required: Update Now 🚨 Time is running out! ⏳ You must link your Child Support Portal or Mobile App account to OHID soon—otherwise you’ll need to create a new account. Open the app or visit the site and follow “Connect My Account” to stay connected. Update it today 👉 childsupport.ohio.gov/login.jsf

Friendly reminder! Development no longer administers Ohio's energy assistance programs. Please direct all questions and concerns regarding HEAP Summer Crisis and the programs to your local energy assistance provider, or @OhioJFS which now oversees the programs.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline saves lives. Visit mha.ohio.gov/get-help/crisi… for more information.

The Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal is quick, easy, and user-friendly! bit.ly/3YDMOpp

Looking for a job? Be cautious. Scammers may pose as real employers and offer quick jobs, high pay, or remote work. If a job offer sounds too good to be true it may be a scam. Protect yourself: •Research the company before applying •Don’t pay to get hired •Don’t share bank account information until you’ve verified the employer is legitimate

Employers Save time and money! Submit your employee’s child support payments electronically for a faster, easier process. 📲 Learn how to get started here: bit.ly/4wc6U7H